Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH65 · Cheshire West and Chester
303
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CH5 · Flintshire
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Shotton has less crime — 132 vs 303 incidents in February 2026.
Ellesmere Port recorded notably higher crime than Shotton in February 2026 — 303 vs 132 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere Port sees higher rates of Drugs (16), while Shotton has more Anti-social behaviour (27). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Shotton recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere Port — 132 vs 303 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Ellesmere Port is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ellesmere Port saw higher rates of Drugs while Shotton had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Shotton recorded fewer total crimes (132 vs 303).